Zebra Breeding

Zebras R Us takes breeding so seriously. I, Dominique, have been in the equine industry for many years and I personally know how important genetics are.

Temperament First

The first thing I look for in a future breeding zebra mare or stallion is TEMPERAMENT. Does the zebra have a good mind? Does it think before it reacts? Is it a fighter or flighter? Is the zebra a jumper? These are behaviors I look at, and ask — are these personality traits something I want to pass to their offspring.

Conformation Second

Secondly I look at the conformation. Is the zebra correctly proportioned? How are the zebra's legs, feet, top line, overall body tone? I want a stallion with a very short back, deep girth, good bone mass, straight legs, and a nice head. I often like a much smaller stallion — small and correct. For mares I like a longer back, good legs, top line and a nice big bodied mare. A big bodied mare will have less struggle foaling, and a longer back means more room for the babies to grow.

Color Last

The last thing I look at is COLOR. In the zebra world the first thing people talk about is color. Personally I don't care if you have the best color on a zebra if it is crazy, inbred, and has bad conformation — you have a mess on your hands! Our herd is made up of 90% Grant zebras, plus some beautiful Chapman/Grant crosses we call our F1 crosses. When purchasing a zebra the stripes should be your last concern as they are mine in the overall picture.